unable to install new instance of sql server

[dan_tvp]

Hi Guys,

I'm trying to do a reinstall of Veeam on a Windows Server 2016 machine, however every time I try to click on "install new instance of sql server" it comes up as greyed out/unselectable.

My only option is to "use existing instance of sql server" however I have deleted these instances prior to doing this reinstall, so when selecting this option, it fails every time.

Any tips/solutions so I can proceed?

Kind Regards,
Dan

[Egor Yakovlev]

Hi Dan!
Try running MS SQL server installer manually(there is one on Veeam ISO or download supported version from MS), outside Veeam installation media boundaries. I have a feeling some orphaned SQL trails remain in the system...
/Thanks!